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Empower your future with skills, support, and success at Bendigo TAFE
Free TAFE courses available*
155
Years of world-class educational excellence.
9,000+
Students educated each year across Victoria.
2022
Large Training Provider of the Year Award
2025 Study Areas
Explore Free TAFE and a range of programs, including certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships, traineeships, and short courses.
Animals, Plants and Sciences
Explore unique learning outcomes in our Food and Fibre Centre of Excellence, study animal care management, veterinary nursing, horticulture, landscaping, and more.
Automotive
Gain real-world automotive skills and knowledge to kickstart your career with hands-on, practical training.
Business, IT, Cyber Security & Accounting
Expand your expertise in business, IT, and accounting with industry-relevant courses designed to help you stand out.
Creative Industries
Unleash your creativity with practical, hands-on training in professional writing and editing, and design.
English & Foundation Studies
Reach your full potential with flexible learning options and experienced teachers guiding you every step of the way.
Hair, Beauty & Barbering
Master the latest trends and techniques in hair and beauty, with real-world training in our industry-standard salon.
Health & Community Services
Learn in Bendigo TAFE’s Health and Community Centre of Excellence with hands-on, face-to-face training. Gain real-world skills in state-of-the-art facilities and prepare for the workforce.
Hospitality & Commercial Cookery
Kickstart your career with hands-on experience from industry experts in Hospitality and Commercial Cookery.
Trades & Industrial
Learn in-demand skills across trades and open doors to endless career opportunities—or even start your own business.
Ready to take the next step?
Start building your future with a wide range of hands-on courses and nationally recognised qualifications. At Bendigo TAFE, we’re here to support you every step of the way—no ATAR required. It’s time to gain real skills for real success.
“Bendigo TAFE has such a welcoming environment. The facilities and access to materials are also outstanding."
Certificate III in Painting & Decorating
“Training at Bendigo TAFE has been amazing – from the teachers to the students everyone is super helpful and supportive.”
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
“Becoming a carpenter was always at the back of my mind. I wasn’t enjoying my university course so I decided to do an apprenticeship in carpentry and I’ve loved it ever since."
Certificate III in Carpentry
Campuses Across Bendigo
Bendigo City
Bendigo City’s state-of-the-art labs and simulated environments offer hands-on health training, with real-world placements ensuring you're job-ready. The campus also boasts an ultra-modern hair and beauty salon, restaurant and café, life skills lab, and creative spaces, supporting top-tier training across diverse industries.
Charleston Road
Charleston Road is home to Bendigo TAFE’s Trade Training Centre, Automotive facilities, and the Food and Fibre Centre of Excellence. Training 4,000+ students a year, this campus blends practical skills with real-world experience, ensuring you’re job-ready and confident.
Castlemaine
Castlemaine Campus offers modern facilities with a personal touch, serving the Mount Alexander Shire. As one of Bendigo TAFE’s smaller campuses, we provide friendly, tailored support to students of all ages and industry clients alike.
Echuca
Echuca Campus is a hub for community partnerships, supporting the local workforce. Offering courses in English Language, Community Services, Health, Sustainability, and Trades, Echuca provides the skills you need for a thriving career.
Our campuses provide the perfect pathway to industry with specific expertise and world-class facilities.
Echuca
Charleston Road
Bendigo City
Castlemaine
Free TAFE*
Take advantage of our tuition-free selected TAFE courses with Bendigo TAFE.
Animal Studies
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (ACM40418)
Business, Accounting & Management
- Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNS40222)
- Diploma of Accounting (FNS50222)
- Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (BSB41419)
Health & Community
- Certificate III in Dental Assisting (HLT35021)
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) (CHC33021)
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) (CHC33021)
- Diploma of Community Services (CHC52021)
- Certificate IV in Community Services (CHC42021)
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (HLT43021)
- Certificate IV in School Based Education Support (CHC40221)
- Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (HLT45021)
- Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography) (HLT45021)
- Certificate IV in Mental Health (CHC43315)
- Certificate III in School Based Education Support (CHC30221)
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50121)
- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121)
- Diploma of Justice (22594VIC)
- Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121)
Hospitality & Cookery
- Certificate III in Hospitality (SIT30622)
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30821)
Training & Assessment
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122)
Automotive
- Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation (AUR20720)
- Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology (AUR20220)
Hair, Beauty & Barbering
- Certificate II in Salon Assistant (SHB20216)
Horticulture & Agriculture
- Certificate III in Agriculture (AHC30122)
- Certificate IV in Agriculture (AHC40116)
- Agricultural Chemical Skill Set (AHCSS00074)
Information Technology
- Certificate IV in Cyber Security (22603VIC)
- Certificate III in Information Technology (ICT30120)
Trades & Engineering
- Certificate IV in Engineering (MEM40119)
- Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Operations) (CPC40920)
- Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing (CPC31420)
- Certificate III in Concreting (CPC30320)
- Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational) (22499VIC)
Start building your career today. Download our course guide.
Some or all of this training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. *Free TAFE on selected courses only. Eligibility criteria apply. Tuition is free. Other fees and charges may apply. Find out more at freetafe.vic.gov.au
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